Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 18
MODELS
281318BE
301318BE
3314518BVE
331518KVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
33 145
18 B V E
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL
28 - 28” Cutting Deck
30 - 30” Cutting Deck
33 - 33” Cutting Deck
13 - 13.0 HP Engine
145 - 14.5 HP Engine
15 - 15.0 HP Engine
18 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine
K - Kohler Engine
V - Over Head
Valve
E - Electric Start
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay
particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power
equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in
accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!
COPYRIGHT © 1999
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MANUAL No. 4-7008 (REV. 1, 8/20/99)